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Charles Bridge

Name: Charles Bridge
Rating: 4.8

4.8 ·

Walk Charles Bridge, the stone span that has tied Old Town to Malá Strana for centuries. Cross between statues and street performers while the river, the castle and the Old Town rooftops unfold around you.

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Full description

Charles Bridge links the Old Town and Malá Strana across the Vltava and is among the most recognisable landmarks in Prague. The 14th-century stone bridge is lined with statues and is open to pedestrians around the clock, with street artists and entertainers working along its length.

It is rarely quiet, and crowds are heaviest during the day and into the evening, but the views of the river, Prague Castle and the Old Town skyline explain the draw. A crossing takes about 20 minutes at an unhurried pace, and the atmosphere shifts noticeably depending on the hour.

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Address

Karlův most, 110 00 Praha 1, Czechia · Praha 1

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

20 min

Best time

early morning, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Cross at sunrise or very early morning for the thinnest crowds
return in the evening for the lit-up castle views
keep an eye on belongings in the dense foot traffic.

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Reviews

This bridge is the iconic one in the heart of Prague. Panaromic view of the city with Prague Castle in Background. Best time to visit is at early morning, when this place is less crowded and during the Golden hours with one of the best sunset and Castle in silhoutte. In the late evening you can look for city’s local…

Sougata Mondal

4/5

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